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[GEMPAK #RMH-206118]: redbook -> vgf -> grid

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  • Subject: [GEMPAK #RMH-206118]: redbook -> vgf -> grid
  • Date: Thu, 07 Apr 2011 13:45:14 -0600
Derek,

Unfortunately it seems it's not possible to convert redbook > vgf > grid as the 
redbook files do not contain the necessary contour information that GRPHGD 
requires.  Specifically the vgf file must contain lines grouped with text with 
the GROUP TYPE label set to 8, and this information doesn't exist in the 
redbook graphics.  Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, I was hoping I could 
offer you a solution.  If your goal is to overlay convective outlook on top of 
grids there is still hope.  Redbook graphics are georeferenced so mapping and 
reprojection is easy.  If you explain to me your goals perhaps I can offer you 
a useable workaround.

Best,

Michael

> Thanks Michael!  I look forward to finding out a solution to this
> issue...
> 
> Derek
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Unidata GEMPAK Support [mailto:address@hidden]
> Sent: Tuesday, April 05, 2011 5:48 PM
> To: Derek Heit
> Cc: address@hidden
> Subject: [GEMPAK #RMH-206118]: redbook -> vgf -> grid
> 
> Derek,
> 
> So far I've been unable to find a fix for you.  I'm playing around with
> redbook-to-vgf on my end and will pass along what I find about why
> GRPHGRD is filling grids entirely with missing (-9999) values.
> 
> Michael
> Unidata
> 
> > Sorry Michael, forgot to attach files referenced in my previous email.
> > Here they are.
> >
> > Derek
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Unidata GEMPAK Support [mailto:address@hidden]
> > Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2011 4:53 PM
> > To: Derek Heit
> > Cc: address@hidden
> > Subject: [GEMPAK #RMH-206118]: redbook -> vgf -> grid
> >
> > Derek,
> >
> > I'll need to see how you're using GRPHGD in order to have an idea
> about
> > what to do.  I'm not aware of any problem with the program and can run
> > vgf to grid conversions fine on my end.
> >
> > -Michael
> > Unidata
> >
> >
> > > Full Name: Derek Heit
> > > Email Address: address@hidden
> > > Organization: Weatherology Mobile, LLC
> > > Package Version:
> > > Operating System:
> > > Hardware:
> > > Description of problem:
> > >
> > > Not sure if this is where i should submit this question, if not i'd
> > > appreciate some direction.
> > >
> > > Im attempting to convert a few redbook products to a grid format to
> > use
> > > in gdcntr.  Im using gpmap to convert the redbook files to vgf
> files,
> > > but have had no luck using grphgd to convert the subsequent vgf file
> > to
> > > a grid.
> > >
> > > Specifically im attempting to do this on day 1 convective outlooks
> if
> > > that helps.
> > >
> > > I have searched the archives with no luck.  If you can help, it
> would
> > > be greatly appreciated.
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > >
> > > Derek
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> > Ticket Details
> > ===================
> > Ticket ID: RMH-206118
> > Department: Support GEMPAK
> > Priority: Normal
> > Status: Open
> >
> >
> >
> 
> 
> Ticket Details
> ===================
> Ticket ID: RMH-206118
> Department: Support GEMPAK
> Priority: High
> Status: Open
> 
> 


Ticket Details
===================
Ticket ID: RMH-206118
Department: Support GEMPAK
Priority: High
Status: Open